ANANTNAG: A meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA was today held by the Deputy Commissioner (Chairman, DLIC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, at the DC Office.

General Manager DIC, CPO, AD Employment, DSWO, DD NABARD, LDM, Employment Officer representatives from JKEDI, and other officials attended the meeting. With focus on accelerating youth entrepreneurship in the district, the committee reviewed the progress of cases submitted under Mission YUVA.

During the proceedings, 392 Cases, including 376 Nano, 15 MSME and one Existing Enterprise cases were placed before the committee and after thorough evaluation, all these 392 cases were approved for financial assistance, capacity building, and handholding under the mission.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that Mission YUVA is a transformative flagship initiative aimed at empowering youth by enabling them to become self-reliant entrepreneurs. He emphasised that the  goal is not only to provide financial support but to create a sustainable enterpreneurial ecosystem in which youth have access to training, market linkages, guidance, and long-term mentorship.

He termed Mission YUVA as "an investment in the potential, resilience, and creativity of youth" and expressed confidence that every approved project will act as a sustainable livelihood unit strengthening families and leading to a more self-reliant district.

The DC directed all concerned departments, banks and implementing agencies to ensure time-bound sanctioning, hassle-free disbursement, and continuous mentoring of the approved cases. He instructed that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) must be completed without delay and emphasised that no application should remain pending unnecessarily at any level. Accountability, transparency, and efficiency must be maintained throughout the process, he noted.

Linking the success of Mission YUVA with onground viability and sustainiblity of these ventures, the DC stressed the need for regular monitoring besides enhancing their skill sets and market access so the young entrepreneurs can scale their businesses in tune with the current trends and demands.

Dr. Bilal further said that Mission YUVA holds special significance for underprivileged and marginalised youth, who be given proper support to improve their socio-economic conditions. He said the district is making substantial progress in self employment avenues and reiterated the administration's commitment for encouraging and supporting youth to improve their socioeconomic and financial conditions through this flagship initiative.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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